MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US GRYPHON T BR DS ANCH W/OC; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number	210811
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer in (b)(6) that during a knee surgery for patellar dislocation of the right knee on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that both the suture and anchor on the gryphon t br ds anch w/oc device were broken off.All the broken parts were removed.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation, however a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, it was found that the anchor is broken, and the sutures are frayed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 7l89285 number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection result, this complaint can be confirmed.A possible root cause can be attributed to a procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the operator may have applied excessive force to the sutures at the moment of tightening, also, axial misalignment may occurred.As per ifu: apply tension (normal force) on suture lengths.Excessive force may overload the anchor or suture.Axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion, may result in anchor or inserter fracture.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to monitor additional complaint information for potential safety signals through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: the complaint device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, it was found that the anchor is broken and the sutures are frayed.Rests of biological matter can be observed over the shaft, anchor and sutures.The shaft and the inserter tip have no structural anomalies.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 7l89285 number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection result, this complaint can be confirmed.A possible root cause can be attributed to a procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; excessive force may was applied to the sutures at the moment of tightening, also, axial misalignment may occurred.As per ifu 109363: apply tension (normal force) on suture lengths.Excessive force may overload the anchor or suture.Axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion, may result in anchor or inserter fracture.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to monitor additional complaint information for potential safety signals through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: GRYPHON T BR DS ANCH W/OC
• Common Device Name: SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 13206918
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-00105
• Device Sequence Number: 4487614
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001255
• UDI-Public: 10886705001255
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150209
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: 210811
• Device Catalogue Number: 210811
• Device Lot Number: 7L89285
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/31/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2022; 01/31/2022; 02/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2022; 02/01/2022; 02/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/25/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown